JW Marriott Hotel Ankara

JW MarriottMarriott InternationalAnkara, Çankaya★★★★★413 rooms

9.0/ 10

avg of 4 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

9.0/ 10 · average of 4 sites
  • Best: Business travellers with meetings at the Congresium, Armada or the Söğütözü office towers
  • Watch out: Visitors who want to explore Ulus, the citadel and old Ankara on foot

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work
  • Luxury
  • For families

Also suits

  • Business travel
See suitability details
  • For families9.6
  • Business travel9.2
  • Remote work9.7
  • Luxury9.7

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 413-room tower hotel in Ankara's Söğütözü business district, opened in 2011 as Turkey's first JW Marriott, a few minutes' walk from the Congresium convention centre. Rooms start at 42 m² and the spa has indoor and outdoor pools plus a hammam, but the old town and central Ankara are a taxi ride away rather than a walk.

What it does well

  • Business travellers with meetings at the Congresium, Armada or the Söğütözü office towers
  • Conference, large-event and wedding guests
  • Travellers who want large rooms and big bathrooms

What to watch for

  • Explorers on foot: Visitors who want to explore Ulus, the citadel and old Ankara on foot
  • City-breakers: City-break travellers who like stepping out to stroll and find cafés in the evening
  • Budget-focused: Budget-conscious guests who dislike paying extras

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Cleanliness stands out as one of the hotel's strongest points across different platforms.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastStrong

    Breakfast is regularly praised in reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Business accessStrong

    About a 3-minute walk from the Congresium, inside Söğütözü's office and ministry district.

    How do we know this?

    Based on official sources.

  • Spa & poolStrong

    The indoor and outdoor pools, hammam and spa are frequently praised by guests.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceNormal

    Staff are generally seen as attentive and professional, though some guests report an inconsistent service experience.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Family roomsFamily rooms are available, but confirm child and extra-bed charges when booking.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Available · free · covered

    Self-parking in the hotel's covered garage is free.

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    Up to 2 pets per room, each up to 18 kg; pet passport and vaccination records required.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available · private car (paid) · paid

    Transfers are by private Mercedes car and must be booked in advance.

  • Spa & pool

    Treatments paid

    Massages and treatments are extra.

  • Extra bed

    Available

More details (+11)

  • Valet

    Available

    Valet costs €14 per day.

  • Kids' pool: Yes
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Sauna: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Söğütözü
  • Distance to rail: 180 m
  • Meeting space: 4,900 m²
  • Ballroom: Yes
  • Rooftop: Yes
  • Meeting rooms: 17

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
See all amenities (+4)
  • Parking
  • Executive lounge
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

Marriott Bonvoy

The official property page (ESBJW, Söğütözü/Ankara) confirms property-level participation by showing a Marriott Bonvoy points rate option, complimentary Wi-Fi for members and complimentary lounge access for Platinum+ elites. Earning, upgrades, late checkout and breakfast are not stated property-specifically and remain unknown.

Verified at this hotel

  • member wi-fi

Depends on status / availability

  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (may vary by hotel)
  • lounge access (depends on status)
Specific to this hotel
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members applies only when booking direct.
  • Executive Lounge access is complimentary for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members plus one guest; it is a paid option for other guests.
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Location

Ankara, Çankaya

Kızılırmak Mah. Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cad. No:1, Söğütözü, 06520 Ankara

Rail transit · 156 m

Ankara Esenboğa Airport is about 34 km away, roughly 30–35 minutes by car depending on traffic. There is no hotel shuttle; a private car booked through the hotel costs €90 one way and must be reserved in advance.

The hotel sits on Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Avenue in Söğütözü, Ankara's newer district of ministries, office towers and shopping malls. The Congresium is about a 3-minute walk, Armada Mall about 5 minutes and Next Level Mall about 7 minutes. Anıtkabir is roughly 4 km away and Kocatepe Mosque about 5 km. Söğütözü metro station is close by, though sources disagree on the exact distance (anywhere from 180 m to 1.4 km). The surroundings are mostly highways and malls with no walkable neighbourhood, so expect to take a taxi into central Ankara. Some guests say the hotel entrance is not easy to find.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

Breakfast is a buffet at Fires & Flavors, with halal and gluten-free options. It isn't included in every rate, so check when booking; guests with lounge access can also have breakfast in the Executive Lounge. Other outlets include JW Steakhouse, the 22nd-floor Skye Vue Cocktail Bar & Terrace with city views, JW Lounge in the lobby and Karma Kafe in the spa, plus 24-hour room service. Reviewers frequently praise breakfast; opinions on the steakhouse are more mixed.

Noise & sound insulation

Tripadvisor sleep-quality ratings are high, but some guests mention hearing the corridor and noisy air conditioning. Light sleepers may want to ask for a room away from the lifts. Older reviews also mention construction around the hotel.

Extra fees & things to know

Valet parking is €14 per day. Pets carry a non-refundable €100 fee per stay. Airport transfers are by private car arranged through the hotel at €90 one way. Free in-room Wi-Fi is offered to Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct, so check terms if booking elsewhere. Executive Lounge access is paid unless you hold Platinum status or higher. ID and a credit card are required at check-in, and the hotel may pre-authorise the card.

Business facilities

~4,900 m² of event space, 17 rooms and the huge ballroom; JW Steakhouse and 22nd-floor Skye Vue suit hosting.

Guest scores

What 4 sites say

9.0/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 82 reviews8.7 / 10
  • Agoda · 40 reviews8.7 / 10
  • Expedia · 456 reviews9.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 635 reviews4.6 / 5

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